Journal article
Development of the Music Therapy in Transition to Long-Term Care Model
Journal of music therapy, v 60(4), pp 435-462
30 Dec 2023
PMID: 37159914
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Transition to long-term care can be a challenging period for older adults, with high risk for negative outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and fear. However, music therapy has the potential to enhance related protective factors because it emphasizes individual strengths by leveraging culture-specific resources, facilitates relationships and a sense of belonging through joint music-making, and provides opportunities to process and make sense of one's experiences in the "new normal" through sharing of music-related emotions. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of older adult long-term care residents, their care team staff, and their music therapists to develop a conceptual framework for the role of music therapy in older adults' transition and adjustment to long-term care. A grounded theory approach was used to conceptualize this process. Interviews with 17 participants were transcribed and analyzed using open, axial, and selective coding. The resulting theoretical model describes a progression of qualities and benefits of music therapy that leads to residents "feeling their best self." Related categories include: Music therapy is accessible and engaging; Music therapy is personal and meaningful; Music therapy acts as a bridge to other resources; Music therapy facilitates transformation; and Music therapy facilitates community integration. This initial theoretical model provides a foundation for clinical assessment and interventions. Future research is needed for continued testing and refining this theory.
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- Title
- Development of the Music Therapy in Transition to Long-Term Care Model
- Creators
- Brigette K Schneible (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Creative Arts TherapiesLaura Beer - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USAOrii McDermott - University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UKKristine Mulhorn - Drexel University, Health AdministrationMinjung Shim - Drexel University, Creative Arts TherapiesJoke Bradt - Drexel University, Creative Arts Therapies
- Publication Details
- Journal of music therapy, v 60(4), pp 435-462
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Grant note
- Drexel University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; Health Administration
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000983274900001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85181760610
- Other Identifier
- 991020547323804721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- International collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Music
- Rehabilitation